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- Produces lots of steam
- Vertical steam for curtains
- Heavy
- Reliability problems
- Expensive
The Rowenta Professional DX8800 is loaded with extra features including an ergonomic, non-slip handle, self-cleaning system, anti-drip system, variable steam, vertical steaming (for curtains or hanging garments) and cool mist spray. However, it lacks the 400 steam vents and tapered tip included on other Rowenta irons, and we read several complaints from owners that the anti-drip system doesn't work. While both experts and owners praise this steam iron's performance and say it delivers professional results, we read an alarming number of durability complaints, including two reports that this iron burst into flames while in use. Another Rowenta iron, the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 (Discontinued), is highly rated by experts and owners report fewer reliability problems.
Editors of ConsumerReports.org and Real Simple include the Rowenta Professional DX8800 in roundups of steam irons. We also found about 100 owner reviews for this model at Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors tested seven steam irons, among them the Rowenta Professional DX8800. Each iron is rated for performance, durability, steaming and ease of use. A handy ratings chart is included in this review, as are specifications for each iron.
Review: Steam Irons, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Nov. 2006
2. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
Editors of Real Simple indicate that they tested 33 irons, yet only four models are mentioned in this short article. The Rowenta Professional DX8800 is recommended for heavy-duty fabrics, and Smith describes this model as "the Porsche of irons," saying it delivers "unparalleled performance."
Review: The Best Irons, Karen L. Smith, Not Dated
3. Amazon.com
About 70 owners weigh in on the Rowenta Professional DX8800 at Amazon.com, collectively giving it a 3.5-star (out of 5) rating. About half of the users praise the steam iron's performance, but almost as many report serious problems including overheating, leaking and in a few cases, the iron catching on fire.
Review: Rowenta DX-8800 1750-Watt Professional Iron, Contributors to Amazon.com
About 30 users contribute to the Rowenta Professional DX8800's average rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) at Buzzillions.com. Most of the comments are very complimentary, but one owner says the auto-shutoff feature malfunctioned and another reports a leak.
Review: Rowenta DX-8800 Professional Iron, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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